General
in the pipeline
What does in the pipeline mean?
Work, deals, or features that are underway or scheduled to happen.
"We have three big features in the pipeline for spring."
Origin
Metaphor from oil/pipeline flow; sales and product usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'in the pipeline' mean?
It means something is underway or scheduled but not yet finished, like features, deals, or projects in progress.
Where does 'in the pipeline' come from?
It's a metaphor from oil and pipeline flow, where material is moving through but hasn't arrived yet.
How is 'in the pipeline' used?
In sales and product talk, e.g. 'we have three big features in the pipeline for spring'.
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